Cost of Living Comparison Between Athens and Brussels 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Brussels is 25.4% higher than in Athens (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Brussels is 36.5% higher than in Athens | |
| Rent Prices in Brussels are 75.9% higher than in Athens | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brussels are 34.3% higher than in Athens | |
| Groceries Prices in Brussels are 30.0% higher than in Athens | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brussels is 104.9% higher than in Athens | |
Restaurants | Athens Edit |
Brussels Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 19.00 € | +26.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 80.00 € | +60.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 11.00 € | +22.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.34 € | 3.60 € | +7.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.92 € | 2.56 € | +32.9 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 0.50 € | 2.41 € | +381.4 % |
Markets | Athens Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 1.55 € | 1.43 € | -8.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 1.21 € | 2.47 € | +103.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 2.42 € | 2.66 € | +9.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.33 € | 3.78 € | -12.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 12.71 € | 15.40 € | +21.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 10.24 € | 11.00 € | +7.4 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 12.86 € | 17.36 € | +35.0 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 1.78 € | 2.50 € | +40.4 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.81 € | 1.81 € | -0.1 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.23 € | 2.65 € | +114.6 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 2.00 € | 2.63 € | +31.8 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 1.18 € | 1.76 € | +49.7 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 1.21 € | 1.69 € | +39.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.98 € | 1.65 € | +68.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.86 € | 1.10 € | +27.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 8.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.58 € | 2.34 € | +48.3 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.24 € | 3.29 € | +47.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.60 € | 8.50 € | +84.8 % |
Transportation | Athens Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.20 € | 2.50 € | +108.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 49.00 € | +63.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 0.90 € | 2.15 € | +138.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 30.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.87 € | 1.75 € | -6.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,300.00 € | 28,500.00 € | +12.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,594.79 € | 27,800.00 € | +13.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Athens Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 199.27 € | 219.77 € | +10.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 25.02 € | 22.80 € | -8.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.08 € | 53.12 € | +76.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Athens Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.96 € | 32.08 € | -25.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.20 € | 23.16 € | -0.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 € | 13.00 € | +44.4 % |
Childcare | Athens Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 445.98 € | 908.75 € | +103.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,593.33 € | 21,266.67 € | +121.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Athens Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 83.10 € | 95.77 € | +15.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.16 € | 45.56 € | +41.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.06 € | 107.92 € | +22.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 107.77 € | 133.00 € | +23.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Athens Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 581.97 € | 1,071.15 € | +84.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 492.03 € | 897.17 € | +82.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,090.18 € | 1,891.67 € | +73.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 927.26 € | 1,579.20 € | +70.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Athens Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3,006.61 € | 3,975.00 € | +32.2 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,828.38 € | 3,506.25 € | +24.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Athens Edit |
Brussels Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 972.02 € | 2,718.48 € | +179.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.56 | 3.38 | -25.8 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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Cities near Athens: | Cost of Living in Aegiali | 3.52 km |
| Cost of Living in Peristeri | 6.06 km |
| Cost of Living in Aspropyrgos | 17.45 km |
| Cost of Living in Corinth | 81.48 km |
| Cost of Living in Patras | 209.86 km |
| Cost of Living in Kalamata | 245.36 km |
| Cost of Living in Agrinio | 276.61 km |
| Cost of Living in Pyrgos | 280.17 km |
| Cost of Living in Farsala | 280.55 km |
| Cost of Living in Larissa | 354.24 km |
Cities near Brussels: | Cost of Living in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw | 13.95 km |
| Cost of Living in Mechelen | 31.15 km |
| Cost of Living in Antwerp | 46.81 km |
| Cost of Living in Gent | 58.59 km |
| Cost of Living in Charleroi | 60.50 km |
| Cost of Living in Mons | 64.95 km |
| Cost of Living in Kortrijk | 93.17 km |
| Cost of Living in Brugge | 96.94 km |
| Cost of Living in Roeselare | 99.51 km |
| Cost of Living in Ostend | 113.91 km |